knowledge about islamophobia

Islamophobia (or anti-Muslim sentiment) is a term for prejudice against, hatred towards, or fear of the religion of Islam orMuslims. The term entered into common English usage in 1997 with the publication of a report by the Runnymede Trustcondemning negative emotions such as fear, hatred, and dread directed at Islam or Muslims. While the term is now widely used, both the term itself and the underlying concept have been criticized.